Here you will find information on how to become a part of Baltimore REACH, including Internships

Frequently Asked Questions about Baltimore REACH Internship:

1. Am I interpreting the guidelines correctly - - you would like to receive all materials as a packet instead of getting recommendations separately from the rest of the application? And, to whom should the recommendations be addressed?

Your letters of recommendation (please send 2 copies of each) should be enclosed with the rest of your application materials. Your referees can place their recommendations in an envelope and sign across the flap before giving it to you to ensure privacy. Please address the recommendations to 'Baltimore Consortium Selection Committee'.

2. Can I submit additional recommendations?

We will only consider two recommendations as indicated in our application guidelines. Please do not send additional recommendations with your application.

3.My school finishes the academic year past the summer internship start date. Can I still apply to the summer internship?

This issue is decided on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the director at 410-889-4700 or director@baltimorereach.org for additional information.

4. What are the dates of the program? Can I attend for 8 discontinuous weeks? How many days can I miss?

Please check back for more information and exact dates, or contact Baltimore REACH at 410-889-4700. You must attend the program for these 8 continuous weeks. The Baltimore Consortium is a demanding summer program, which will require your full time (40 hrs/wk) involvement. Thus, you cannot miss more than 3 days of the internship.

5. Who would be a good source for the second letter of recommendation from someone of my choice? Should it be someone working in the clinical field, in academia, or in the community?

Please choose someone who knows you well to write your recomendation. It does not matter if your reference works in a clinical environment, in academia, or in a community setting.

6. Where will I be placed and who will be my mentor?

Your mentor will be from a community-based organization (CBO), which will host you during the summer. Both your organizational placement and your mentor will be determined through a matching process that will occur after students are selected for the program. Your organizational placement will be decided based on the interests you expressed in your application.

7. How competitive is the program?

The level of competitiveness depends on how many applications we receive each year.

8. When will I be notified about my application?

We typically notify students during the month of March. Exact notification dates will be annouced on this site. Please check back for more information, or contact Baltimore REACH at 410-889-4700.

9. Do you emphasize grades, or are you more concerned with our answers to the essay questions?

You are not evaluated upon grades. In fact, we do not ask you to submit a transcript as part of the application process. You are primarily evaluated on your essays, recommendations, and resume.

10. Should I apply as early as possible, or do you look at applications only after the deadline?

While it is preferable that you submit your application materials well before the deadline, we will not evaluate applicants until after the deadline.

11. Is the deadline considered to be the day the internship application is due, or the day it needs to be postmarked?

The application must be received ON OR BEFORE the application deadline. - NO EXCEPTIONS.

To find out more about joining Baltimore REACH, contact the director